AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSME Finance Boost (UAE/Saudi): Tabby secured SAMA consumer and SME finance licences, enabling longer payment plans for bigger purchases (over SAR 2,000 up to SAR 50,000) and working-capital funding for merchant partners—already integrated by major retailers. SME Payments Expansion (UAE): American Express Middle East and Network International expanded acceptance for UAE SMEs, adding access to 85,000+ new in-store and online locations. Startup Capital (GCC): A Stride Ventures report says GCC venture funding rose 14% in 2025 to about $3.3bn, with early-stage firms increasingly using private debt as VC matures. Community Solar (Oman): Imtidad community solar lets households and businesses buy shares in grid-connected stations for bill credits, creating tender opportunities for local renewable SMEs. Entrepreneurship Training (UAE): ADGM Academy and partners graduated 50 Emirati job seekers from a 3D printing Future Entrepreneurs Programme, showcasing market-ready prototypes. Anti-Money Laundering (Regional business risk): New compliance checks for property transactions are set to tighten scrutiny, raising costs slightly for legitimate buyers while targeting suspicious deals.
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